a. Show that the condition for equilibrium in a closed system at constant entropy and volume is

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a. Show that the condition for equilibrium in a closed system at constant entropy and volume is that the internal energy U achieve a minimum value subject to the constraints. 

b. Show that the condition for equilibrium in a closed system at constant entropy and pressure is that the enthalpy H achieve a minimum value subject to the constraints.

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